The Ultimate Homemade Hot Chocolate
A deeply flavorful, rich, and velvety homemade hot chocolate recipe using a combination of cocoa powder and real chocolate for an intense, balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed for depth
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (240 ml) cold water
4 cups (960 ml) whole milk or half-and-half
2 ounces (56 grams) good quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan.
2. Pour the cold water into the dry mix and whisk vigorously. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for about sixty to ninety seconds until slightly thickened.
3. Gradually pour in the whole milk or half-and-half, reducing the heat to medium-low.
4. Heat the mixture, stirring frequently, until steam rises and tiny bubbles form around the edge of the pan (do not boil).
5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the finely chopped chocolate and the vanilla extract.
6. Whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the liquid is smooth and glossy.
7. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh whipped cream for best results.
For a smoother texture, strain the finished hot chocolate through a fine-mesh sieve.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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